At the end of World War II, the Allied powers repatriated more than six million Japanese nationals from colonies throughout Asia. The author examines the effect of these returnees on the creation of new national identities in Japan. She considers the political, social, and cultural aspects of what happens when empire comes home.

At the end of World War II, the Allied powers repatriated more than six million Japanese nationals from colonies throughout Asia. The author examines the effect of these returnees on the creation of new national identities in Japan. She considers the political, social, and cultural aspects of what happens when empire comes home.